'And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.' (Genesis 9:4-6) Moreover, Moses reiterated this commandment to Israel as the Lord commanded him, and it has never by divine decree been revoked. The Nephites taught and practiced it. (2 Nephi 9:35 ; Alma 42:19) In this, the last dispensation, the Lord has confirmed this penalty upon those who deliberately kill.